Tom's heart skipped a beat. The Devil's people!
Without a word, he pulled out his automatic pistol and unleashed a rapid, standard burst at Lei Xiaogu.
Bang, bang, bang…
Eight bullets accurately struck Lei Xiaogu's heart.
Logically, even with a bulletproof vest, the immense impact should have shattered his ribs, but Lei Xiaogu remained motionless, his clothes untouched.
Tom still didn't give up. He changed the magazine in 0.6 seconds and aimed at Lei Xiaogu's brow.
Bang, bang, bang…
This time, he saw it clearly: a black Shadow blocked the way, and the bullets were like Water falling into a pond, not causing the slightest ripple.
Lei Xiaogu extended his hand, and 16 bullet casings appeared in his palm, clinking onto the marble slab with a crisp sound.
"Do you want to continue?"
"…No need. I'm very curious, since when did the Devil start monitoring me?"
Tom dropped the pistol in his hand. He knew that facing a super-powered individual, at least a fully equipped team was needed to pose a threat.
"From the very beginning."
"How did you do it? I'm very careful. Every contact is by letter, the meeting places are different every time, and my travel vehicles are the most low-key kind. How did you manage it?"
Lei Xiaogu somewhat admired the businessman before him. He was calm in the face of danger and meticulous in thought, fitting the Master's requirements.
"Come out."
As Lei Xiaogu's voice faded.
A man dressed in ninja attire appeared from the Shadow behind Tom.
Tom felt a chill shoot from his feet to the top of his head. For so many days, a person had been following him.
Tom couldn't help but smile bitterly. Everything they had done seemed like child's play in the Devil's eyes.
He hadn't even shown his face yet; just a few subordinates could make them run in circles.
"According to the Master's wishes, we should have played with you until the end, but you want to quit the game halfway…"
"So you're here to punish me, the deserter."
Tom observed his surroundings for anyone else. Even facing a super-powered individual, he hadn't given up the idea of struggling.
"No, this game can end early. The Master's original purpose was to choose the best performing one among you to be his subordinate."
"So you chose me."
A fervent gleam flashed in Tom's eyes—an intense desire for power and strength.
"Facing a powerful enemy, giving up is also a wise choice. Sign your name." Lei Xiaogu took out the pre-prepared Devil Contract.
Tom didn't even look at the text, staring directly into Lei Xiaogu's eyes.
"Can I also gain superpowers?!"
"Of course, hundreds of different abilities are yours to choose from. If you make significant contributions in the future, even immortality is not impossible."
"Then I have only one choice…"
Tom pulled out a dagger from his Pregnant, cut his finger, and quickly wrote his name on the contract with his blood as ink.
"I will pledge allegiance to His Majesty the Devil!"
His voice was firm and loud, his eyes filled with ambition for the future.
— — —
Meanwhile, Qinuo felt the completion of the contract.
With Lei Xiaogu's abilities, anything he did was perfected. The company's rapid establishment was indeed due to Lei Xiaogu's indispensable contributions.
Qinuo asked him what reward he wanted.
Lei Xiaogu's answer was that he wanted to become stronger and return to the Assassin Alliance.
Just as HYDRA sent information on the actions of the wealthy, Qinuo had Lei Xiaogu choose one of them to be his assistant in handling company affairs.
Qinuo and Venom arrived at the Devil Mansion.
Passing a beach park, they saw a burly man building a sandcastle with a child.
The strong man was tall and mighty, yet he looked at the child with gentle eyes, teaching her hand-in-hand how to build perfect shapes.
The little girl giggled, her small hands constantly playing with the sand, her face radiating pure joy.
Sunlight streamed down on them, outlining a warm and beautiful scene.
As Qinuo walked into the beach park, Flint also noticed them.
"Boss."
"Boss~"
The little girl also called out in a childish voice.
"Hello, Xiao Peini." Qinuo smiled gently.
"Flint, how is Xiao Peini's illness?"
"She's already well, just a bit weak and needs some recuperation."
"Then go find Lei Xiaogu later and apply for a healing potion. That will help her recover faster."
"Boss, I haven't made any contributions."
A look of shame appeared on Flint's face, his voice low.
He had been prepared to be researched and dissected, but instead, they only examined his body.
Then they arranged a security guard job for him, where he took his daughter to play around the Devil Mansion every day and even had weekly holidays.
Coupled with a huge salary, even Penny's attitude towards him softened considerably.
Qinuo smiled. This was normal. He pointed to the mansion behind him.
"Flint, you haven't realized your job. This is our Devil Mansion. It's fine now, but in the future, we will attract the covetous gaze of countless enemies.
I can't stay here every day, so I need your ability to protect this mansion, and in the future, even this city."
Flint looked at the Devil Mansion, its towering structure shining brightly in the sun, and a sense of mission he had never felt before rose within him.
"Boss, I promise you, as long as I live, this mansion will not be destroyed by anyone."
His gaze was firm, his tone powerful and resonant.
"Good, I believe you."
Qinuo patted his shoulder, his eyes full of trust and encouragement.
Just as Flint's fighting spirit was ignited, his daughter's scream came from behind him.
He quickly turned around and saw the Boss's wife hugging and rubbing his daughter.
Xiao Peini giggled as she was tickled.
Frank relaxed. If it were a man, he would have punched him into a meat patty.
Qinuo said, "Flint, Xiao Peini is also at school age, right? It's not good for her to always be with you and not interact with peers."
"Yes, she was sick before, so we kept delaying it. Now she's better, but I'm worried about bullying at school."
A look of worry appeared on Flint's face. He himself had experienced bullying and knew the pain of it deeply.
"Then arrange her into the same class as my goddaughter."
"Everything will be according to the Boss's arrangement."
Flint had always trusted his Boss. He knew that the Boss's decisions were always well-thought-out and for everyone's good.
After chatting a bit more about what needed to be prepared for school, Qinuo left with Venom.
"Goodbye, Xiao Peini."
"Goodbye, Venom~"
Flint held his daughter, watching her reluctantly wave goodbye, and was convinced that his daughter needed friends her age.
"Penny, do you want to go to school?"
"Daddy, what is school?"
"It's a place where you can make friends and play together."
"Then I want to go to school, Daddy."
Xiao Peini blinked her big eyes, her face full of anticipation.
Flint dotingly patted her head and smiled, "Then Daddy will prepare it for you right away."